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The Lombard Fire Department will host their annual Toy Drive collection from November 1 to December 10 at 10:30 a.m. It will conclude with a parade and collection along Main Street from St. Charles Road to Wilson Avenue. Collecting new, unwrapped toys from children ages 0-15 and baby supplies.

Shop for unique gifts from over 100 artists, crafters and vendors in the churches and schools on Maple Street from Main to Elizabeth, and the First United Methodist Church on Main Street. Maple Street participants include the Lombard Historical Society; First Church, with its historic Main Street Chapel; St. John’s Lutheran Church; Calvary Episcopal Church; Sacred Heart Catholic Church and First United Methodist Church. Don’t forget to fill in your Passport to receive prizes. First prize is a free night at the Westin Chicago Lombard. Admission and parking is free at all locations. Unique Lombard branded items are the specialty of the Lombard Historical Society Lilac Emporium Gift Shop. Find lilac scented bath bombs, luxury soaps, aromatic candles, fashion scarves and jewelry, sweatshirts, tee shirts, baby items and more. Unique Lombard-inspired gifts have been selected for the Lombard Historical Society Prize Gift Basket. www.lombardhistory.org

Compost your pumpkins at the Lombard Park District and Village of Lombard's Pumpkin Smash Drive-Thru on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Lombard Common (next to Paradise Bay) This FREE event is brought to you by the Lombard Junior Women’s Club, the Lombard Park District, the Village of Lombard, the Kiwanis Club, Waste Management and SCARCE.